the dotmatrix project

Right on the heals of the CC video we have this gem. Thanks to all the filmmakers for shooting — Andy, Matt and Dara — but especially Matt for the great editing work.

You can follow the building of our music video library by subscribing to our channels at either Vimeo or YouTube.

Hats off to Andy, Matt and Dara for a job well done, especially Matt and Dara on the edit.

You can follow the building of our music video library by subscribing to our channels at either Vimeo or YouTube.

Ronnie Baker Brooks: It Takes A Smart Man Just To Play Dumb from Andy Coon on Vimeo.

Andy is headed down to Winder, GA to run some audio tests at a Ronnie Baker Brooks show. The above video was shot about 4 years ago by Andy, Blake Faucette and Tony Reeves for a promotional DVD. This time, he’s returning to the scene of the crime to prep for a RBB documentary DVD he’s shooting in Chicago later this year — a trip I’ll be joining him on.

(photo by CharlesMedia™)

dotmatrix llc. has been an operating consultancy for two years now, but not until I put the logo on our S. Elm Street door did it feel so legit.

More shots of the office with the media team editing videos:

An aside: A huge shout of thanks goes out to Scott Flora, Principle owner of blik for replacing our original door logo, free of charge from across the country, when I realized that the grey text logo I ordered got lost in the reflection when applied. There was no awkwardness, haggling or begging — Scott simply stepped up and made me feel like what was important to me was also important to him.

That’s how you secure lifelong clientèle.

The Radials: Ain’t Running Too Fast from Andy Coon on Vimeo.

Our first music video is finished! And I think it’s going to look dope on the big screen.

A big shout of thanks goes out to Takele Woldu, Ioannis Batsios and Jason Pierce for their great camera work, and to my brother, Andy Coon, for not only editing this bad boy, but setting up the lighting and creating the opening sequence and credits.

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dotmatrix project II was a smashing success. A big shout of thanks to the following people:

• The bands Carolina Clearwater & Old Stone Revue — Great music, great times. Thanks again to both bands for playing. We’ll be in touch about the music video and album.
• The film crew (Andy Coon, Dara Montaque & Matt Williams) — Dara “I’m Getting The Damn Shot” Montaque was all over Sam’s guitar solo! Though, I was surprised she didn’t try to pick up a drum stick and start playing. Thanks for making it happen, people.
• The photo crew (Stephen Charles, Andy Henley & Tanya Peterson) — The photos trickling in above are looking great. Thanks again for putting in the work.
• Dan Bayer — Sound man, mixmaster extraordinaire. Thanks again, Danny.
• Danielle-Leigh McQuinn — Traffic literally stopped when you walked by outside. Handing out flyers and directing folk upstairs was a huge part of the evening’s success. Thank you!
• Erica Thompson and Dima Fakhoury — Young, passionate, smart, great ideas; sorry you both missed the show, but *thank you* for all your continued help.
• Molly McGinn — Thanks for helping me with all the details.
• Justin Reich — the posters, the MySpace, the everything. Thanks, man.
• Special guests: Josh Neas, Kathy Clark, Chris Jackson, P Mac and Boss Bank. Great to see you all at the show, and I’m looking forward to working with you more in the future.

And to all the people who have showed up for our events, thanks so much. I hope you are having as good as time as I am. See you next month, June 26th, for Citified & Dawn Chorus.

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We’re coming down the homestretch to the first show and yes, I’m feeling a bit antsy.

Nothing is wrong, I mean, so far we’re all on point — the media crew is collaborating with the bands, the bands are actually putting together set lists so we can make sure we film the right songs, Andy just bought a light fixture for the filmmakers at the show to use, Justin is knocking out posters to go out this weekend around town, Molly has been contacting the local media…

You know what it is? I just want everybody to have a great time. And as the show approaches each day, I guess I’m realizing that I have less and less impact on that happening.

I’m not performing. I’m not shooting. I might be helping with sound, but probably by simply staying out of the way.

I’m not used to this — this not doing thing.

Which is fine, because each and every one of the people who are making this gray matter burp a reality are ridiculously talented people, who have all done this before.

I need to get over myself and stay out of the way.

T-minus 8 days.

Andy just posted the first episode of The Corporate Assassin with Molly cast in the lead role.

I’ve watched Andy progress as a filmmaker since his award-winning work on Greensboro’s Child, but the execution of this series is reaching a level far beyond my expectations. It’s not that I didn’t think he had this degree of talent for writing, casting, directing, editing, etc., but to see his vision come together so succinctly? Wow.

Unfortunately, I can’t watch it again. Molly plays an annoying, coked-up bitch too convincingly — I’m still getting flashbacks when I see her in person.

Last week, I had a great time hosting the First Annual Burn Sean’s X-Mas Tree / Rock Out On Guitar Hero Dinner Party. It was a blast putting the holiday season to bed with both new friends and old. A big shout of thanks goes out to our good friends from north of the border, Jason and Darcie Brown of Revival Arts Studio, for their impromptu documenting of the evening.

A handful of the memories…

GUITAR HERO ROCKS!

It’s a fact: real guitarists can rock the PS2 — Laurelyn Dossett of Polecat Creek and Molly McGinn of Thacker Dairy Road shred it up.

Jason Brown battles Stephen Brown (with emotionally invested, non-stop coaching from GH master & sis-in-law, Angela Coon)

Darcie Brown not only picked up GH in minutes flat, but she styled like Michael Jordan while rocking the crowd and beating her husband to a pulp (sorry Jason, but she did)

Meredith Newlin tries to school Andy.

John Ford throws up the devil horns as Angela still can’t contain her excitement.

CATERING BY M’COUL’s PUB

Someone has to play host (thanks for the food, Simonne!)

BURNING (THE BEJESUS OUT OF) MY CHRISTMAS TREE

“Who’s ready to burn the Tannenbaum?”

Methinks Darcie is ready.

Angelica Manca likes making fire (next year you can just drop it with your hands, Angelica!)

Molly proved that yes, it is possible for her to get even hotter (I know, that was terrible)

So. Much. Fun. I’m already looking forward to next year!

My brother is getting ready to shoot a series of online shorts called, The Corporate Assassin.

They’re both for hire.